Specifications
Notification
Appliances
Hazardous Location
Devices
Door Holders
& Relays
Initiating
Devices
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EST3
Network
EST3
Network
EST3 is a modular system uniquely designed to easily meet the
needs of standalone single node systems or multi-node net-
works. Fire alarm, security, access control and audio functions
use the same fundamental components, simplifying system
layouts. A powerful System Definition Utility program helps
define system operations in a fraction of the time required by
previous methods. Virtually all EST3 operating features are
software controlled. This gives EST3 great site flexibility and
ensures operational changes and upgrades will be possible
years after the initial installation.
Highly Flexible Applications
EST3 is a superbly adaptable life safety system, lending itself
to medium and large building applications. Cabinets are avail-
able with room for system batteries up to 65 Amp hours. With
EST3, one 24-volt battery sup-
ports up to four power supplies.
Each supply will support up to
7 Amp load. With four supplies,
28 Amps of current is available
— all backed up by a common
battery.
Fully-listed User Interfaces
The user interface layer is
made up of a Liquid Crystal Dis-
play module and a system of
generic modules designed to
maximize design flexibility for custom systems.
In addition to front panel control and annunciation, EST3’s
powerful FireWorks color graphics package provides desktop
control and messaging in the familiar Windows environment.
Fireworks’ unique four-quadrant display gives the user ac-
cess to all EST3 functions including fire alarm, security, ac-
cess control, and CCTV – in one simple and intuitive interface.
And because FireWorks is an integral part of the EST3 net-
work, it is listed by UL not only under fire alarm standards,
but under access control, local burglar, and proprietary moni-
toring standards as well. In fact, EST3 panels and FireWorks
are the only such systems with this range of qualifications.
Powerful Networking
EST3 operates on a multi priority peer-to-peer token ring net-
work. The multi-priority token ring gives EST3 exceptional re-
sponse. Response time for all functions, including fire, security,
and access control, is less than three seconds across the net-
work regardless of the total number of nodes. EST3 token ring
network configuration also permits vast distances between
nodes. The allowable distance between nodes on #18AWG
(0.75mm
2
) is 5,000ft (1,523m). With 64 nodes supported on a
network, the total network length is in excess of 300,000 ft
(91,400m), or nearly 60 miles! A single node supports up to 10
Signature loop controllers with 250 devices per loop, (2,500
points total per node).
EST3 also makes field wiring easy with building wiring termina-
tions that use removable terminal blocks on local rail modules.
Panel design allows for the re-
quired separation of high volt-
age and power-limited wiring.
Eight-channel Audio
EST3 audio design provides the
emergency user with a com-
munication package that
minimizes switch selections.
This facilitates simple, accu-
rate and fast evacuation con-
trol announcements. EST3 pro-
vides simple paging controls. Pressing All Call selects all pag-
ing zones for message delivery. Pressing Page To Evacuation
automatically selects all areas in evacuation. Similarly, the
user can Page To Alert. Zoned paging requires the user to
simply select zone paging switches.
Taking full advantage of digital technology, up to eight
channels of audio sources can be sent over a single twisted
pair of wires between nodes. Coupling the inherent reliability
and performance of zoned amplifiers with EST3 simplified user
interfaces makes audio system design and operation both easy
and dependable.
EST3 is the right choice for any medium to large application. Its
multiplex functions are second to none in the industry today.
Network Control p. 2
Local Rail Modules p. 4
Control, Display, and Annunciation p. 8
Ethernet Networking p. 12
Network Audio p. 13
Security and Access Control p. 15
Cabinets & Chassis p. 19
Power Supplies p. 20
Network Accessories p. 22
EST3 Network
EST3 Network
BOX
LOCAL
RAIL
MODULES
CHASSIS
CONTROL
DISPLAY
MODULES
INNER
DOOR
COVER
OUTER
DOOR
System components arrange in layers starting with the wallbox system and
ending with inner and outer doors.